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Constructing Tomorrow

Integrating AI and ML into construction equipment is a game-changer, optimising performance, reducing downtime, and enhancing safety on job sites.

Skill Up!

India鈥檚 major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce

Our system is a powerful human-machine combination

Bengaluru-based Control One AI, a robotics company founded in 2023, aims to enhance existing equipment with AI and vision systems, making it more intelligent and adaptable. The company鈥檚 Founder and CEO, Pranavan speaks on the company鈥檚 solutions.

Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager 鈥� Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.

On the Fast Track

The government鈥檚 ambitious plan to construct 12,000 to 13,000 km of national highways and award similar contracts presents a major opportunity for the road equipment industry growth.

How AI is Transforming Efficiency in CE Industry

In an industry long characterised by stubborn inefficiencies and outdated practices, the advent of AI is poised to usher in a transformative era for construction

Building the Future

How digitalisation is transforming the construction equipment industry.

Bridging the Skill Gap

India鈥檚 major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce.

BharatBenz heavy-duty rigid truck launched in India

Comes with an all-new BharatBenz 6.7-litre BSVI Stage 2 diesel engine

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Liebherr 81 K.1 fast-erecting crane stands tall on Vancouver Island

A challenging job for a Liebherr fast-erecting crane in Canada: limited space on site resulted in a spectacular crane disassembly. The British Columbia-based crane hire company engaged in the project was particularly impressed by the fast-erecting crane's flexibility and efficiency.

Loading the Future

Recent innovations in wheel loader technology have been transformative, and electric wheel loaders are at the forefront of this revolution.

Innovations in wheel loader have focused on improving productivity

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, LiuGong India speaks on the demand and application trends for wheel loaders across.

Enhancing Efficiency and Safety

Telehandlers have emerged as indispensable equipment in India鈥檚 burgeoning infrastructure and industrial sectors, offering versatility, efficiency, and safety in material handling operations.

Urbanisation Boosts Attachments Market

Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion propel the demand for excavator attachments, driving market growth exponentially.

ABB India and Witt India partner to enhance safety and operational efficiency

ABB's smoke extraction motors enhance safety and reliability in India's critical road tunnels

Volvo CE introduces 鈥楤uilt for Bharat鈥� EC210 Hydraulic Excavator

The new excavator is now available at 300+ outlets across the country

Nornickel presents palladium developments for India鈥檚 hydrogen industry

India is one of the key countries in the development of hydrogen energy.

BorgWarner secures additional eMotor business with XPeng

BorgWarner announced two high-voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotor business wins with XPeng, a Chinese Smart EV manufacturer, for use on two upcoming SUV models.

The Concrete Revolution

Groundbreaking concrete equipment is driving the industry forward at an unprecedented pace.

Nornickel presents palladium developments for India's hydrogen industry

Nornickel is a leading supplier of a wide range of base and precious metals

BorgWarner secures additional eMotor business with XPeng

BorgWarner eMotor offers high power and torque density, enhanced efficiency, and superior durability

Blastcrete announces distribution partnership forming Mecbo America

Blastcrete Equipment LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer of concrete pumps, shotcrete and gunite equipment and accessories, announces a distribution and service partnership with Italian concrete equipment manufacturer Mecbo Srl.

Building Strong Foundation

The increasing number of construction projects is driving a surge in demand for piling, drilling, and deep foundation equipment.

Highways to Progress

India芒鈧劉s road infrastructure has evolved through innovative public-private partnerships, technological advancements, and sustainability initiatives, driving economic growth and setting global standards.

Revolutionising Construction

Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.

Blastcrete announces distribution partnership forming Mecbo America

This partnership will provide customers in North, Central and South America access to cutting edge Mecbo products

2047 roadways master plan unveiled

A visionary master plan for the roadways and expressways infrastructure of the future is currently in the works, aimed at shaping the transportation landscape up to the year 2047.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

Two Liebherr 420 EC-H 16 Litronic cranes are secured to the bridge's pylons

Eco-Diggers!

Backhoe loaders are at the forefront of the sustainable construction movement, revolutionising the industry with groundbreaking energy-efficient technologies.

OEMs are evaluating multiple options of adopting alternate fuel.芒鈧�

BKR Prasad 芒鈧€� General Manager, Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Equipment

An Insight into the Future

The company芒鈧劉s plant software, though not fitting into any conventional AI and autonomous operations philosophies entirely, has begun incorporating ML algorithms to a certain extent.

Machines Made Smarter

Construction equipment equipped with AI can detect the presence of objects or workers in its vicinity and automatically adjust its operations to ensure safety.

Cosmos Pumps Drops 'The Giant': A Herculean Dewatering Pump, Transforming Mines with Techno-Magic

Cosmos Pumps, a pioneering force in dewatering pump solutions, proudly introduces 芒鈧揟HE GIANT芒鈧� Dewatering Pump, a cutting-edge innovation poised to revolutionize the global mining industry.

BharatBenz inaugurates new dealership in Indore

This facility is the 17 BharatBenz sales and service location in the state

Transforming Construction

Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.

VECV's future-ready mobility solutions at Bharat Mobility Expo 2024

The range of sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions cover a range -of electric trucks and buses that offer customers and transporters a Pro Business, Pro Planet choice.

Grading the Future

As the demand for advanced road networks and improved connectivity continues to surge, the clamor for motor graders in the construction industry is reaching unprecedented heights.

Our focus is on reducing the use of heavy CE

PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment

DICV inaugurates two BharatBenz regional training centers

The company aims to train 3,500+ BharatBenz drivers, sales and service personnel every year

JCBL fulfils Ashok Leyland order in record time

JCBL Limited, a prominent player in the mobility solutions industry, is pleased to announce its latest accomplishment. The company has completed a significant contract from Ashok Leyland within an unprecedented timeframe.

Filtrec Bharat芒鈧劉s New Facility

As Filtrec Bharat forges ahead with its commitment to innovation and sustainability, the collaboration with Schwing Stetter India sets a precedent for the industry.

We will launch aluminium range of driveshafts

Saurabh Sangla, Executive Director, Adroit Industries (India)

Schneider Electric expands Bengaluru presence

Schneider Electric India, a subsidiary of the French multinational, has leased approximately 048 mn sq ft of office space in Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR) area from Bagmane, a real estate developer.

Elliott reaches new heights with aerial material handling devices

Elliott Equipment Company recently unveiled two new material handling aerial devices.

Raimondi Cranes boosts Dubai construction

Raimondi Middle East, a prominent player in the construction equipment sector, has made a significant contribution to Dubai's thriving construction landscape.

Boosting Productivity

The construction machinery attachments market was valued at $5.76 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass a net valuation of $7.58 billion by 2027 end, registering a solid CAGR growth of 4.68% over the forecast period.

JCBL fulfils Ashok Leyland order in record time

JCBL delivered 70 water tankers to Ashok Leyland in a month

Yaskawa unveils Motoman GP20: Redefining precision in automation

Far beyond a mere machine, the GP20 epitomises cutting-edge technology, unmatched precision, and unparalleled speed.

Schwing Stetter, VIT tie-up to offer BTech course for employees

Schwing Stetter India, one of the country芒鈧劉s leading construction and concreting equipment manufacturers, has signed an MoU with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, to offer a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in manufacturing engineering for selected employees.

Schwing Stetter, VIT tie-up to offer BTech course for employees

The partnership aims to help employees accelerate their education, stir innovation and skill development

Ignite Attachments unveils Skid Steer, CTL auger line

165DDH operates within a hydraulic flow range of 14 to 25 gallons.

Avant Launches New Electric Loaders 芒鈧€� the e527 and e513

Avant Tecno has unveiled two new fully electric loader models, the Avant e527 and Avant e513, equipped with the company芒鈧劉s proprietary battery technology.

What Equipment is Used in Demolition

The selection of construction equipment depends on the project's scale, location, and local conditions.

Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands

Eicher drives modernisation in CV industry with future-ready Uptime Services

The company is expanding dealership network and scripting a customer centred experience

Fuelling the future

Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.

Eyeing New Heights

The construction equipment and equipment financing industries experienced a series of highs and lows throughout 2022. As the new financial year starts, both sectors turned their attention to infrastructure as the driving force for future growth.

MobileDrive builds next-gen autonomous driving systems with Siemens芒鈧劉 digital twin tech

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that MobileDrive has adopted a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to support its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) development, using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and its comprehensive digital twin technology.

With WX175E SR, Case CE strikes the wheeled excavator market

New short-radius wheeled excavator can traverse streets up to 22 mph

Much Better to be Safer than Sorry

Sustainable innovation is at the core of Volvo Construction Equipment. It is a work in progress and spans decades.

Liugong forays into mining segment

Liugong India, a leading manufacturer of construction and heavy machinery, announced its foray into the mining segment at bauma CONEXPO India

Topcon launches 2D Grade Control for Compact Track Loaders

A CAN bus connection is used in the system

Mobil launches 50% post-consumer recycled plastic pails in India

Mobil is taking steps to incorporate recycled plastics in finished lubricant product packaging

Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission

The Union Cabinet has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initial outlay for the Mission will be Rs 197.44 billion including an outlay of Rs174.90 billion for the SIGHT programme Rs 14.66 billion for pilot projects Rs 4 billion for R&D and Rs 3.88 billion towards other Mission components.

Sprintex secures first production order for fuel cell compressors

Air compressor manufacturer Sprintex has announced its first production order from UK technology company Aeristech for the manufacture of high-speed electric compressors to suit hydrogen fuel cell applications.

Infra Push Drives Demand

The rise in infrastructure projects will only see an increase in demand for attachments for construction equipment.

First practical application of MOBISCREEN MSS 802i EVO in Germany

Since 2021, the new screen for coarse elements from Kleemann has been processing a large number of different materials in Neum脙录nster. Flexibility is required. Whereas sand and fine-grained material are found in the gravel quarry, the screening of rubble and railway ballast is required in recycling applications. The plant is even used for the processing of topsoil, which is often highly cohesive.

The next 10 years will be an important period for mining in India

Karthik Bala, Mining Regional Manager, Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology, Caterpillar India, speaks on the company芒鈧劉s technological offerings for the mining segment.

Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane

Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.

MB Crusher India hits a major milestone

MB is proud to celebrate its 10 years anniversary with a direct presence in the Indian market and would like to take this opportunity to thank our respected customers for being an integral part of the journey thus far.

MB Crusher India hits a major milestone

MB Crusher India celebrates 10 years of direct presence in the Indian Market

Trimble offers new perspective on smart construction

More than 7000 industry professionals attended the event to receive training and explore further about the Tekla software

JCB India launches three new excavators

These machines will be built at JCB India鈥檚 state-of-the-art factory in Pune

Shantui launches world鈥檚 first autonomous, unmanned bulldozer

The fully autonomous dozer from Shantui was created at HUST's National Digital Construction Technology Innovation Center

Heading towards a new high!

After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.

Jennifer Rumsey named new CEO of Cummins

Jennifer Rumsey has been named President/CEO of Cummins, effective August 1. She replaces CEO Tom Linebarger. Rumsey currently serves as president and COO of the engine maker.

Loaded with opportunities

The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands

The line-up of key concrete equipment available today spans pumps vibrators batching plants and mixers. Do these machines adequately meet user demands or are some features missing? Should this line-up include other equipment? We provide the answers.

Selecting the right genset

Commercial generators are often leveraged as a primary source of power when starting new construction projects.

Powering construction sites

The article evaluates the increasing impact of alternative sources of energy on the genset space.

Lifting up!

The hoist market is expected to grow at a CAGR of up to 7.3 per cent till 2025.

3i Expo gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry

3i EXPO & Conference鈥� hosted by Industrial Products Finder (IPF) from May 20-21, 2022 in Mumbai鈥攔eceived an arousing response from the Indian manufacturing sectors with senior representatives from some of the leading companies like Emerson, Godrej & Boyce, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, etc visiting the event.

3i EXPO & Conference gets a rousing response from the manufacturing industry; IPF presents awards to 19 SMEs from across India

3i EXPO & Conference gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry; IPF presents awards to 19 SMEs from across India

We will be launching track mounted compact range of crushing & screening machines

Excon is one of the largest construction equipment trade fairs and has been playing an important role in bringing out the latest technologies and solutions and we at Terex are proud to be a part of the 11th edition taking place this year

Eyeing new heights

The year 2021 gave numerous ups and downs for the construction equipment and equipment financing industries. When the year comes to an end, the sectors look forth towards infrastructure as the 鈥楪rowth Puller鈥� for the period ahead.

UK PM Johnson inaugurates JCB's Vadodara facility

The company has six factories in India at locations including Jaipur and Pune

What鈥檚 Your C-sat Score?

C-SAT is a commonly used metric that acts as a key performance indicator for customer service and product quality in all kinds of businesses. C-SAT is short for customer satisfaction score.

Our Indian products are now equipped with BSIV engines

Customers always need a product that can increase their productivity. With that they also focus on saving cost on fuel and maintenance.

At L&T, customer centricity has been at the core of all activities

At L&T, customer centricity has been at the core of all activities and decisions. With our credo 鈥業n Service lies Success鈥�, we have continuously provided superior value delivery to customers both in terms of the latest technology and superior performance products aided by unmatched after-sales support.

CE companies are making strides toward sustainability

Customer centricity being the fulcrum, Doosan Bobcat India introduced B900 CEV stage IV backhoe loaders for the Indian market in 2021.

Kirloskar Brothers showcases new-gen energy-efficient pumps

Pune-based Kirloskar Brothers (KBL), the flagship company of the $2.5 billion Kirloskar Group, announced that it has showcased a series of new generation energy-efficient pumps for the benefit of farmers. The pump range was showcased at Kisan Mela 2022, India鈥檚 largest Agri fair in Pune.

On the Move!

The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.

Kirloskar Brothers showcases new-gen energy-efficient pumps

Towering up

Crawler cranes are expected to see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.

SANY India delivers India鈥檚 largest crawler crane for windmill application

SANY India, a leading construction equipment manufacturer in India, has added one more feather to their cap with the key handover of the country鈥檚 first 800-tonne lifting capacity crawler crane to Dwarkesh Transport Corporation, SANY India鈥檚 esteemed patron based in Anand, Gujarat.

Frankfurt: LED cube perfectly positioned

Precision handling was paramount when a Liebherr MK 110 was deployed at Germany鈥檚 largest temporary open-air theatre

Ammann has scaled up production with a range of 11 models of asphalt plants

The infrastructure and construction sector especially the road sector has witnessed rapid growth during the past few years primarily Government both at the state and center realising the importance of building a strong road network thereby boosting the economy.